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Training consultant Mikkel Becker demonstrates how to teach your dog to bow. Not only is this a cute trick, but dogs do it naturally during play, and often will go into this position when they are… Full Article ›

Everyone knows cats are independent — and, for the most part, unconcerned with what the people in their lives want them to do. The word “untrainable” comes to mind.
But with an easy-to-learn… Full Article ›

Is your canine a star? Of course she is! And the best way to help your pooch make the most of her talents is through trick training. Tricks don't just showcase a dog's skills, they help her build… Full Article ›

Begging or "sitting pretty" is an adorable trick to teach your dog, and it can be done in just a few simple steps. Unlike unwanted begging at the dinner table, begging on cue is a trained… Full Article ›

Believe it or not, cats can learn new tricks with relative ease. And of all the tricks to teach, down is one of the most hands-off, simplest behaviors to train. In fact, for many cats, the… Full Article ›

The veterinary office can be a frightening destination for many dogs, but it doesn’t have to be. One way to reduce your dog’s stress is to ask your dog to do some simple tricks during his visit. This… Full Article ›

Your dog’s tricks aren’t just for show — they can be fabulously functional, too! Focusing on tricks can help your dog calm down in exciting situations and can help redirect his energy away from… Full Article ›

You know your cat is a star — and it’s time to prove it to the world. Trick training can be a simple way to show off your cat’s innate talents and inner genius, but it has other benefits as well.… Full Article ›

Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could tell your dog to “clean up” and have him immediately gather up all the toys he has scattered across the room? Sound too good to be true? Maybe not! Keeping the… Full Article ›

Naming a new pet — whether it's a puppy or kitten you acquired from a breeder or an older dog or cat you've adopted from a shelter — is an important way to make that animal part of the family. In… Full Article ›

Watson the Golden Retriever has a signature move: the trust
fall.Clearly a very trusting guy, Watson’s willing to fall
backward into his owner’s arms — or his giant teddy bear’s — on command.… Full Article ›

Training
your cat to give you five serves purposes beyond just showing off your cat’s inner
genius. The trick provides a predictable, voluntary way for cats to
interact with people that boosts… Full Article ›

If you’re new to training — or just want to up your cat’s training game — consider teaching her to target. Targeting behavior — where the cat touches an object (typically a training target, a spoon… Full Article ›